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Chase CavanaughWNIJ continues its Friday Forum with two state senators and their priorities in the 100th General Assembly. Democrat Steve Stadelman and Republican Dave Syverson represent Illinois’ 34 th and 35 th senate districts respectively. The 34 th district comprises Rockford and its surrounding municipalities, while the 35 th encompasses the cities of DeKalb, Sycamore, Genoa, Belvidere, and Rockton. The 100th General Assembly has many tasks ahead, but the most important is passing a state budget. It's been at a stalemate for a year-and-a-half. Stadelman acknowledges that the rank and file have proposed some compromises as well as recent concessions in the Senate. However, he says the issue comes down to the leadership in both chambers. "I think both sides have to be willing to reach an agreement," he explains. "That hasn’t been the case right now and, unfortunately, there seem to be some signs that people are already posturing for the 2018 gubernatorial election." Despite this budget gridlock,Northern Illinois State Senators Aim For Compromise In New General Assemblyhttp://northernpublicradio.org/post/northern-illinois-state-senators-aim-compromise-new-general-assembly
93183 as http://northernpublicradio.orgFri, 20 Jan 2017 12:07:20 +0000Northern Illinois State Senators Aim For Compromise In New General AssemblyWNIJ News­ Rockford-area residents hoping to lower utility costs received help deciphering fees, charges, services and small print on utility bills at a public seminar last week. State Sen. Steve Stadelman, D-Rockford, hosted the event, where Citizens Utility Board personnel met with concerned citizens. CUB field coordinator Matt Harvey said they reviewed Rockford residents’ electric, gas, and land-line telephone bills to determine if they might be able to save some money. “We’re looking at if they’re overusing and, if they are, we can give them some tips on energy efficiency and how to use less in their own home,” Harvey explained. CUB personnel also reviewed the use of alternative suppliers for natural gas or electricity. “We’re taking a look at what they’re charging them at,” Harvey said, “and how that compares to ComEd’s default rate, which is 7.006 cents.” He said CUB offers information about how citizens who are paying more than the default rate can get out of those deals or seek betterState Agency Wants To Help Cut Utility Billshttp://northernpublicradio.org/post/state-agency-wants-help-cut-utility-bills
77077 as http://northernpublicradio.orgMon, 25 Jan 2016 11:29:09 +0000State Agency Wants To Help Cut Utility BillsSusan Stephens Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner continues to meet with legislative leaders to try to hammer out a state budget before the end of the month. Meanwhile, state lawmakers continue to meet with constituents who will be most affected by budget cuts. Rockford Democrats gathered a crowd of people at a Milestone, Inc. facility north of Rockford. Their causes ranged from breast cancer screenings to home health care assistance. Kris Kieper heads the YWCA in Rockford. She says cuts to the Childcare Assistance Program will mean some parents will have to quit their jobs: then the state loses those income taxes, the families will need more state aid, small child care providers will go under, and “thousands of children will lose access to quality early learning environments and lose the positive influence of a working parent as a role model.” Christine Oakes says her family will be devastated by cuts to state programs that help children with autism. Oakes says it’s too easy for people to dismiss herRockford Democrats' Message To Springfield: Program Cuts Will Cost More In The Endhttp://northernpublicradio.org/post/rockford-democrats-message-springfield-program-cuts-will-cost-more-end
66706 as http://northernpublicradio.orgThu, 18 Jun 2015 01:30:57 +0000Rockford Democrats' Message To Springfield: Program Cuts Will Cost More In The EndSusan StephensDemocrats have retained control of the Illinois legislature. In Rockford, a State Senate seat long-held by a Republican went to a Democrat. And a Winnebago County Republican appointed to a State House seat holds on to it. A former Rockford TV news anchor is on his way to the State Capitol. Democrat Steve Stadelman beat Republican Frank Gambino in the race for the State Senate in the 34 th district, which covers much of the Rockford area. It was formerly held by Republican Dave Syverson, who was mapped out of his district by Democrats during redistricting. Stadelman says as a former journalist, he’ll take an independent approach in Springfield: he says he understands from day one that no party has all the answers and voters want everyone to work together. Republican John Cabello will keep the state house seat he was appointed to when State Representative Dave Winters retired this year. Cabello beat Democrat Carl Wasco in the 68 th district. He says he’s ready to act on the issues mostStadelman And Cabello Win State Legislative Raceshttp://northernpublicradio.org/post/stadelman-and-cabello-win-state-legislative-races
20986 as http://northernpublicradio.orgWed, 07 Nov 2012 11:39:45 +0000Stadelman And Cabello Win State Legislative RacesSusan StephensTheres a three-way race among Democrats in the 34 th State Senate District.Illinois Senate race in the 34th district: Democrats Lewandowski, Stadelman, and Wilsonhttp://northernpublicradio.org/post/illinois-senate-race-34th-district-democrats-lewandowski-stadelman-and-wilson
8381 as http://northernpublicradio.orgTue, 13 Mar 2012 07:07:32 +0000Illinois Senate race in the 34th district: Democrats Lewandowski, Stadelman, and Wilson